Carlo Ancelotti Set to Lead Brazil National Team After Real Madrid Exit

In a stunning development for international football, Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over as head coach of the Brazil national team, marking the end of his illustrious tenure at Real Madrid. The announcement, confirmed by sources via Transfer News Live on April 27, 2025, comes after a challenging 2024-2025 season for the Italian manager, who despite securing a record sixth UEFA Super Cup and the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup, faced setbacks with a Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona and a 5-1 Champions League exit to Arsenal.

Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s most decorated manager with 15 trophies, will depart at the end of the La Liga season, transitioning to Brazil in June 2025. The move makes him one of the few foreign coaches to lead the five-time World Cup champions, a role the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has pursued since Tite’s exit in 2022. With Brazil currently fourth in World Cup qualifying, the CBF aims to leverage Ancelotti’s experience for the 2026 tournament. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has already begun the search for a successor, with Xabi Alonso and Jürgen Klopp emerging as frontrunners to replace the legendary tactician.